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Acrobatic pick offered proof that Steelers rookie LB Payton Wilson's learning curve is speeding up

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie linebacker Payton Wilson made the biggest play of his career so far in a 18-16 win over Baltimore

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Week's worth of preparation pays off on 'All-Pro' interception by Steelers rookie linebacker Payton Wilson Wilson’s highlight-reel interception midway through the fourth quarter was one of three turnovers forced by the defense.

3 DAYS AGO • POST-GAZETTE.COM

En Español: Wilson pick Listen to Payton Wilson's interception in Spanish, courtesy of the Steelers Spanish language audio broadcast team

3 DAYS AGO • STEELERS.COM

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OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Leads team in tackles Wilson made 10 tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets.

Impact The rookie inside linebacker also played on more than 50 percent of the defensive snaps for the third time in four games. Wilson has recorded at least six tackles in each of the past four contests. He has 36 (22 solo) on the year.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: McManus, Barkley, Payton, Wilson and Chubb all relish returns in Week 7, Adams not so much

Week 7 was homecoming week for several NFL players and Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Payton Wilson's newest distinction? NC State football Ring of Honor inductee Payton Wilson will join an elite group of Wolfpack players. The Ring of Honor includes Roman Gabriel, Torry Holt, Philip Rivers and Bill Cow...

OCTOBER 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Hints At Bigger Role For Payton Wilson During his Tuesday press conference, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin hinted at a bigger role for rookie linebacker Payton Wilson again...

SEPTEMBER 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Hints At Bigger Role For Payton Wilson During his Tuesday press conference, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin hinted at a bigger role for rookie linebacker Payton Wilson again...

SEPTEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Past concussion Wilson (concussion) wasn't on the Steelers' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Falcons, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 2024 third-round pick out of NC State underwent a concussion evaluation in mid-August, but it now appears he's passed protocol and returned to the field. With Wilson back at full health, he's expected to be one of the Steelers' top rotational inside linebackers during his rookie campaign.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers rookie LB Payton Wilson will play vs. Lions after injury scare Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson will return for Saturday's game against the Detroit Lions.

AUGUST 22 • PENNLIVE.COM

Being checked for concussion Payton is undergoing a concussion evaluation during Pittsburgh's preseason contest against Buffalo on Saturday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Wilson was injured during a Ray Davis rush up the middle early in the third quarter. Prior to his departure, the rookie third-round pick logged two assisted tackles. Wilson battled multiple injuries during his college career but was very productive when healthy. He figures to fill a rotational role at linebacker for Pittsburgh in 2024 while also contributing on special teams.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Wilson, Calvin Austin III, Kyle Allen on preseason loss to Texans | Pittsburgh Steelers

AUGUST 10 • YOUTUBE

Training Camp Thoughts: Payton Wilson impresses, rookies take huge strides Payton Wilson stood out massively, while the rookies ended up getting more first-team reps than ever before.

JULY 29 • PENNLIVE.COM

Snapshot: Payton Wilson Steelers excited after watching rookie linebacker this spring

JUNE 20 • 247SPORTS.COM

NFL Rookie of the Year action report: 'It’s a volatile market with the rookies'

Patrick Everson talks to a bookmaker to get an early feel for the NFL's ROY markets. Could there be a surprise rookie that has become a magn...

NFL Rookie of the Year action report: 'It’s a volatile market with the rookies'